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Lynne Sladky, Associated Press

January 22, 2009: Alonzo Mourning announces his retirement from professional basketball during a news conference in Miami Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. The seven-time All-Star center said Thursday he won't return from a devastating leg injury in 2007. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)